There’s so much to love about Lauren Liess’ newest book, Beach Life. As with all her books, she leans heavily into nature and her surroundings for inspiration. The above photo is a collection of shells, beach stones, rocks, and driftwood from some of our favorite beaches. Salt Creek and Strands Beach in Dana Point, California, and Ditch Plains in Montauk to Biarritz in ...
A Refreshingly Easy, Summer Mojito Mocktail Recipe
A refreshingly easy, summer Mojito Mocktail recipe for this weekend, with or without alcohol. I love a refreshing drink, especially on hot summer days, and this one is just that! It’s fresh, a little bubbly from the ginger beer, has a slight bite from the added ginger, and it's such a refreshing cool drink on a hot day! Not too long ago, I joined a few friends to share our favorite summer ...
Things to do in the East Village in New York City
Things to do in the East Village in New York City and some of our favorite places to shop, eat, and stop in for some sweet treats. The East Village is a neighborhood that blends the old with the new. It's an eclectic area that's definitely worth seeing and a great way to spend a leisurely afternoon. It's best known for its artistic heritage and bohemian spirit. From historic landmarks and ...
7 Different Ways to Wear a Simple White Dress this Summer
I'm joining a few friends today to talk about white dresses. I have seven different ways to wear a simple white dress this summer—perfect for travel! But first, my dress is actually a skirt and shirt from Eileen Fisher. This makes it even more versatile. I can wear it together, and it looks like a dress, but I can accessorize a two-piece dress much more than if it were a regular dress. Last ...
Make This Baked Lemon Pudding Recipe from NYT Cooking
Today, for Sunday favorites with my friends Mary Ann and Cindy, I am making individual lemon cakes in my new Staub mini cocottes. They are from a lifestyle brand that is new to me and maybe to you as well. It's called Sabâvi, and they have so many beautiful things. This lemon pudding recipe is from the New York Times Cooking. It's a simple recipe, which drew me to it, along with the fact that ...
A Road Trip to the Finger Lakes Region New York
A road Trip to the Finger Lakes Region, New York was a lot of driving but full of surprises along the way. Having made the trip from CT through central New York to Syracuse University many, many times during our son's four years there, we had always seen the signs for the Finger Lakes Region and put that on our list of things to do some day. So this year in early June we wanted to get ...